A New Carpet For Our 1978 MG B GT
September 23, 2022
The classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars can turn their hand to many jobs. One job that you might not expect them to excel
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A Classic Car Technician In Action – 1978 MG B GT
September 22, 2022
There has been a lot of work completed on our 1978 MG B GT to get it into its current state. As it continues to
1978 MG B GT – More Progress!
September 22, 2022
Our 1978 MG B GT has taken another big leap forward on its restoration journey. With the fitting of its propshaft and radiator, real progress
Rob continues work on MG B GT
September 14, 2022
Lots of progress has been made on our 1978 MG B GT (Blaze). As you can see, the rear brakes have now been stripped, serviced
Coming Together – Body Panels Back on the 1978 MG B GT
August 30, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars HQ have begun to refit and adjust the panelwork from the 1978 MG B GT back onto the
Coming Back Together – Rear Axle and Engine & Gearbox Back in the 1978 MG B GT.
August 23, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been given the delicate task of getting several key pieces of the 1978 MG B GT back
Changing Places – 1978 MG B GT Back in the Workshop
July 11, 2022
The 1978 MG B GT has been moved from the paint shop at Bridge Classic Cars to our main restoration workshop for the team to
Replaced – Metal Work on the 1978 MG B GT
June 8, 2022
The restoration workshop at Bridge Classic Cars has been continuing with the metal repairs to the 1978 MG B GT in with us for restoration.
Ready, Set, Go – Preparing to Reinstall the V8 into the 1973 MGB GT V8
December 7, 2021
Jonn, one of our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy preparing both the car and the engine for the pair
The Smallest of Details – A New Fitting on a 1973 MG B GT V8 Oil Filter Housing
September 23, 2021
Previously on the 1973 MG B GT V8, we were installing the electric fans to help keep that freshly rebuilt V8 cool. Another integral part
MG B V8 Arrival
June 18, 2021
We’ve been working on the engine for this MG B V8 and now the rest of the car has finally come in for us to
MG B GT Finished
May 17, 2021
We have finished our 1968 MG B GT which needed the brakes taken apart, cleaned, adjusted and bled, as well as setting up the pointers
For sale soon: 1971 MG B GT
December 20, 2019
Up for sale soon is this lovely 1971 MG A GT. This car really is a lovely example. To make an early enquiry, contact our
A New Carpet For Our 1978 MG B GT
September 23, 2022
The classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars can turn their hand to many jobs. One job that you might not expect them to excel at though is carpet fitting! However, that’s exactly what they have been doing with our 1978 MG B GT.
The exterior of this classic car is enough to catch many people’s eye but, for its owner, the interior needs to be equally as well finished too.
That’s why new carpet and interior trim have been fitted recently. Installing carpet in a classic car takes a steady hand, a keen eye, and a good amount of patience. Luckily the team in the workshop have a whole load of experience (and skill) in these areas and, as you can see from the photos below, the interior of this stunning car is coming together nicely as a result.
A Classic Car Technician In Action – 1978 MG B GT
September 22, 2022
There has been a lot of work completed on our 1978 MG B GT to get it into its current state.
As it continues to be beautifully restored here at Bridge Classic Cars, our classic car technicians, like Rob, can always be seen working hard to lovingly bring this classic car back to all of its former glory.
1978 MG B GT – More Progress!
September 22, 2022
Our 1978 MG B GT has taken another big leap forward on its restoration journey.
With the fitting of its propshaft and radiator, real progress has been made to get this classic car back on the road, where it rightfully belongs.
In addition to the propshaft and radiator, the MG B GT’s headlamps, front spoiler and bumper have also been fitted. This has made it even more recognisable as the truly stunning car that it is!
Rob continues work on MG B GT
September 14, 2022
Lots of progress has been made on our 1978 MG B GT (Blaze).
As you can see, the rear brakes have now been stripped, serviced and refitted. The handbrake lever and gear lever have both been overhauled and refitted. The prop-shaft has been sandblasted, the U/J’s have been replaced and painted and the cooling fan has been overhauled and refitted.
Coming Together – Body Panels Back on the 1978 MG B GT
August 30, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars HQ have begun to refit and adjust the panelwork from the 1978 MG B GT back onto the car.
Our technician Rob has been working his way from the front of the classic sports car to the back beginning with the front wings. The wings were bolted on followed by the doors in order to adjust and align each of them to get the right fitment and panel gaps as part of the rebuild following the paint and body work being finished off.
Then, after the wings and doors had been adjusted Rob could fit the rear hatch and adjust it accordingly.
Coming Back Together – Rear Axle and Engine & Gearbox Back in the 1978 MG B GT.
August 23, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been given the delicate task of getting several key pieces of the 1978 MG B GT back into its freshly painted and perfected bodyshell.
Our technician Rob, who has done a lot of the work on the classic 1970s sports car, has been methodically working his way through the task.
To begin with, Rob fitted up the freshly painted rear axle and the leaf springs into place – with new polybushes throughout. The reason for this is not only does it have to go in there at some point, but with the car on the ramp it acts as somewhat of a counterweight to the engine.
With the rear axle in and bolted in, Rob could move to the front end of the car.
The newly refinished engine and gearbox were then hooked up to the engine crane, and inch by inch gingerly dropped into the shimmering blaze orange engine bay. The engine is just placed in at the moment, soon it will be firmly bolted into place after any adjustments that need to be made have been done.
Changing Places – 1978 MG B GT Back in the Workshop
July 11, 2022
The 1978 MG B GT has been moved from the paint shop at Bridge Classic Cars to our main restoration workshop for the team to begin reassembly of the classic MG B.
As part of its restoration, the car was stripped back to bare metal and any areas of corrosion fixed before our paint and body teams worked on getting the sportscar into the best possible condition. Then, it went into our in-house paint booth/oven to be refinished in its beautiful Blaze Orange colour you see here.
Replaced – Metal Work on the 1978 MG B GT
June 8, 2022
The restoration workshop at Bridge Classic Cars has been continuing with the metal repairs to the 1978 MG B GT in with us for restoration.
The team have been working on the right-hand side of the car to remove the areas of corrosion to key parts of the bodyshell. This begun with cutting out the corrosion at the rear of the car in the valance. These were cut out of the car to create new templates for replacements, so the team could make the new pieces as close as possible to the originals.
Then the team could move on the car’s windshield pillars which had areas of corrosion at their base. This was peeled back to expose just how in-depth it had gone into the piece before the team replaced it.
Along with this, some pieces at the top of the inner wing was also replaced due to corrosion and to allow for the best fitment of the new wings which have been test fitted to the body to check alignment.
Ready, Set, Go – Preparing to Reinstall the V8 into the 1973 MGB GT V8
December 7, 2021
Jonn, one of our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy preparing both the car and the engine for the pair to be reacquainted.
Previously, after testing the 1973 MG B GT V8 our technicians found metal shavings in the oil after it was drained as part of our testing procedures. Since then, Jonn has replaced the bearings which had been found to be deeply grooved as well as fixing a problem with the oil pickup which had caused the issue in the first place.
Since that, the engine has been prepared to go back into the front of this beautiful purple sports car.
Keep an eye out here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon on the 1973 MG B GT V8.
The Smallest of Details – A New Fitting on a 1973 MG B GT V8 Oil Filter Housing
September 23, 2021
Previously on the 1973 MG B GT V8, we were installing the electric fans to help keep that freshly rebuilt V8 cool. Another integral part of the engine is its oiling system.
Our master engine-builder Ady fitted a remote oil filter housing to the MG’s engine bay. To help with the oil feed of the refreshed V8 in the MG B, he needs to add a specialised small fitting to connect up to the hardlines.
With the fitting now in place and hardlines bent up to meet the new fitting, it could be installed into the engine bay safely tucked out the way.
Next up for the MG B GT V8 will be its first fire. Keep an eye out on the News Page for more updates.
MG B V8 Arrival
June 18, 2021
We’ve been working on the engine for this MG B V8 and now the rest of the car has finally come in for us to fit the engine.
MG B GT Finished
May 17, 2021
We have finished our 1968 MG B GT which needed the brakes taken apart, cleaned, adjusted and bled, as well as setting up the pointers gap and timing for the carburettors, which were also stripped cleaned and adjusted. We also addressed the scraping noise which turned out to be the drum hitting the back plate.
For sale soon: 1971 MG B GT
December 20, 2019
Up for sale soon is this lovely 1971 MG A GT. This car really is a lovely example. To make an early enquiry, contact our friendly sales team on 01473 742038.
